GCWR does dozens of community outreach events in many cities across Placer County. From weekend festivals to work events to inside of classrooms with children, we love educating the public about wildlife.

24-hour Phone Tree

We handled over 7,000 calls last year! Our phone tree is always up, 24 hours a day. If you have a question about a wildlife issue, give us a call at 530-885-0862 and select the best option to fit your needs. If you can’t get the answer from our phone tree, leave a message and a wildlife expert will get back to you as soon as possible.

Freedom is Our Goal

With all of our wildlife intakes, our goal is get them ready for release back into the wild. While some stay with us longer than others our favorite days are release days when wildlife get a second chance at life in the wild.

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What our community is saying:

“It is fortunate that there are volunteers and organizations sensitive to the importance and vulnerabilities of wildlife and focused on not only repairing injuries one victim at a time – but also educating a less sensitive public at large about the importance of protecting all living things – not just humans. Thank you GCWR for your efforts on behalf of distressed and vulnerable wildlife!”

William, Community Member

“I’m so grateful to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue and your employees and volunteers! We literally had no where to take a baby finch that had fallen out of the nest… and you guys are the only ones open on the weekend. So thank you for all that you do for our local wildlife and the community!”

Samantha, Wildlife Finder

“This is the second time I have called upon this rescue for help. This time a baby duckling was wobbling around at our place of work. We were broken hearted when the duckling could no longer support its weight. Gold Country gave us great news today that it is just inflamation and the duckling will be fine! What a GREAT bunch of animal lovers.”